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·BALI ISLAND OF GODS AND
DEMONS.
Both magical and mythical,this land of volcanic lakes,spectacular
rice terraces,stunning tropical beaches, ancient temples and palaces
is and exotic melting
pot of cultures and peoples. Renowned of its unsurpassed
architecture, traditional theatre, dance and elaborate religious
festivals, the colorful Balinese culture
is a dynamic force that is constantly synthesizing the old and the
new, the traditional and the innovative.
·LOCATION
Bali is one of more than 18 thousands island in Indonesia. It is
located between the two islands Java & Nusa Tenggara, between 8 03
40 8 degree South latitude and 114 25 & 115 42 40 degree East
longitude.
Bali has 5,632.86 square kilometers of land. The total population
is approximately 3.2 million people.
Standard time zone is UTC/GMT + 8 hours.
·REGENCIES
As a part of 30 provinces in the Republic of Indonesia, Bali is
divided into 8 regencies ( Badung, Gianyar , Tabanan , Bangli ,
Karangasem , Jembrana , Buleleng and Klungkung, 1 municipal city (Denpasar),
51 districts and 666 administrative villages.
Denpasar is the capital city of Bali province.
Mount Agung is used as orientation and considered North (Kaja)
while the sea is considered South (Kelod). This is the reason why
"south" in Buleleng is the opposite of "south" in Badung. In Hindu
perspective, north direction (mount) is a holy place while on the
southern part is the insulted place.
In the division of area, it is analogized the anatomy of the body:
head, body and legs as utama (main), madya (medium) and nista
(insult). Therefore, the holy place is located in north edge, in the
middle as a place of residence and in the south as place of
cemetery. Even, for sleeping, head is faced to north or east and
legs are directed to south or west.
·THE PEOPLE
The Balinese are one of the 250 ethnic groups in the Indonesian
archipelago. Most of them (95%) are Hindus, a religion which came
from India, passing through Sumatera and Java. After the fall of
Majapahit empire all the Hindu aristocrats and the common people
fled to Bali, bringing along their religion, traditions, literature
and arts. Other religions like Christianity or Moslem, Buddhism are
also in Bali. But all live in peace, there is no conflict of
religion or conflict of ethnics. The population of Bali are three
million people. Most of them live in the southern part of the
island. Here the tourist resorts are located such as Sanur, Kuta and
Nusa Dua. The Balinese people are very creative. They have created
and are still creating various kinds of artistic creativities such
as wood carving (statues), paintings, gold and silver smith,
handicrafts, dances and religious offerings. Nearly everyday there
are religious ceremonies in the temples spread all over the island.
There are the so called "Bali Aga"; people, the original Balinese
communities in several places like in Tenganan or Trunyan. It is
worthwhile to visit them there.
·CLIMATE
Bali has tropical climate all year with two different seasons
namely dry season from April to October and wet season from November
to March. The average temperature hovers around 30 degrees Celsius
year-round. The average yearly rainfall between 893,4 mm till 2702,6
mm with average humidity is 79%.
Bali Weather
·POPULATION
Bali has 5.632,86 square kilometers of land.
The total population is approximately 3.021.247 people
·IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS
Immigration Offices:
Jl. D. I. Panjaitan, Niti Mandala, Complex Renon - Denpasar
Tel.62-361-238-168
Ngurah Rai Airport Complex, Tuban, Kuta
Tel.62-361-751038
Customs regulations allow, per adult, a maximum of one litter of
alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 100 gram of
tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume. Photographic, video and
filming equipments, radio, typewriter and car are admitted as they
are recorded in you passport on entry and taken out on departure.
Narcotics, arms and ammunition TV, sets and Chinese medicines are
items that strictly prohibited while fresh fruit, plant and animals
must be passed by the Quarantine Office.
·BANK & MONEY EXCHANGE
Most foreign currencies are easily changed at banks, hotels or
money changers. Banking hours are from 8.00am to 14.00 noon Mondays
to Fridays, and from 8.00am to 11.00am on Saturdays. Bank in Hotels
usually stay open longer hours while Money Changers are generally
open till evening. ATM is available in many places, provides VISA,
MASTER, ALTO and more.
·MEDICAL SERVICES & HOSPITAL
Hospitals and Health Centers staffed by well trained doctors and
medical-assistants are available in major tourist resort and the
Provincial Capital. Public Health Centre is also available at every
Sub district unit.
Sanglah Hospital
Jl. Diponegoro, Denpasar
Tel.62-361-227911
·SOS
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505x, Kuta
Tel. 62- 361-710 505
Bali Medical Center
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100x, Kuta
Tel.62-361-761263
·CONTACT NUMBERS
Police : 110
Ambulance : 118
Fire Department : 113
SAR : 115/151/111
·TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
Bali is linked via satellite to all major countries in the world
and to make an International call can be made from any private
house, business center, hotel telephone, or "Wartel"
(Telecommunication Counter). Internet is also can be reached at many
"Warnet" (Internet Counter). For local and international phone and
fax service look out for a sign like this: Int'l Direct Dialing 001
or 008+country code+area code+local telephone number. Int'l Direct
Inquiries : 102,101
Local Inquiries : 147
Operator Assisted : 110/104 |
巴厘岛不但天然景色优美迷人，其文化和社会风俗习惯的丰富多彩也驰名于世。巴厘人的古典舞蹈典雅多姿，在世界舞蹈艺术中具有独特的地位，亦是印尼民族舞蹈中一枝鲜艳的奇葩。其中，狮子与剑舞最具代表性。
巴厘的雕刻（木雕、石雕）、绘画和手工业品也以其精湛的技艺，独特的风格遐迩闻名。在岛上处处可见木石的精美雕像和浮雕，因此，该岛又有“艺术之岛”之誉。玛斯是该岛著名的木雕中心。巴厘的绘画别具一格，大都是用胶和矿物颜料画在粗麻布或白帆布上，主题取材于田园风光和人民生活习俗，具有浓郁的地方色彩。因此，巴厘岛素有“诗之岛”、“东方的希腊”的美称。位于岛中部的鸟穆是绘画中心，博物馆内保存着许多历史文物和巨幅绘画。
在鸟穆附近，有一座呈方形的千年古洞──象洞，洞深只有二、三米，洞内雕有栩栩如生的神像。在加威山上有著名的四大石刻像，另有5座神龛分立于大石像之前；在半山腰建有淡巴西冷的总统行宫。
巴厘岛象洞庙的一个佛像
在岛中部的生宜有著名的猴子庙，猴子成群结队。其北有风景优美的比都库湖。著名的京打马尼，气候凉爽，由此可远望顶峰终年烟雾迷朦的巴都火山。巴都山下的巴都湖也以风光优美著称。岛东南部的格龙宫是著名的古代巴厘王朝法庭所在地，宫殿气派雄伟，四面有护城河，屋顶绘满犯人受刑时的画像。岛西南海滨的丹那乐，岸边高地建有庙宇，因长年海浪冲蚀，使此地与本岛相离25米，形成孤岛，每当海潮上涨，宙宇在波涛中似沉似浮，宛如水中宫殿。
巴厘岛居民每年举行的宗教节日近200个，每逢节日，歌舞杂陈。由于巴厘岛万种风情，景物甚为绮丽。因此，它还享有多种别称，如“神明之岛”、“恶魔之岛”、“罗曼斯岛”、“绮丽之岛”、“天堂之岛”、“魔幻之岛”等。在自然科学上，1869年生物学家华莱斯还发现巴厘岛是亚洲大陆的“末梢”，典型的亚洲动物分布至此为止，而在它东方仅隔宽度不到40公里的海峡的龙目岛，动物即属大洋洲种。
京打玛尼火山是座活火山。1917年曾经喷发过，摧毁了无数神社、村庄。但是也同样带来了土地的肥沃，火山周围一带栽种着柑桔、香蕉、咖啡、椰子等作物。这一带村民的习俗也和普通巴厘岛人不同。他们不进行火葬、土葬，而是天葬。这里常年飘着毛毛雨，气候凉爽!
金巴兰海滩由于这里的落日美丽以及渔人作业的方式特殊而出名。清晨、黄昏时在海滩漫跑是件乐事。这里的渔人仍然采用古老纯朴的小木舟出海。海滨内增添了许多许多宾馆、饭店。在这里傍晚看着落日，听着歌手们演唱各国歌谣，享用烛光晚餐、海鲜烧烤，别有情趣。
巴厘岛有很多公司提供出海活动，船况、所包含的内容都不相同。但是其中名最知名的要数“QUICK
SILVER（快银号）”、“BALI HAI（巴厘海）”。这两家船务公司公司的爱之船活动内容、价格用都差不多。一般安排为全天游（9：15分出海-15：30回来）、黄昏游（18：00出海-20：30回来）。
乌鲁瓦图断崖位于巴厘岛最南端。它的背后有一段凄美的爱情悲剧。传说当地有对门户不当的青年男女相恋，女方的父亲是村长，因此两人的爱情的不到任何祝福，在绝望之下双双投海殉情。为此地平添了离奇色彩。在此品着下午茶、尝尝当地特色的点心，断崖、海洋尽收眼底，无限的瑕意。此地有很多猴子，戴眼镜、手表的游客需注意安全。
库塔号称巴厘岛最美丽的海滩。这里的海滩平坦、沙粒洁白、细腻，是个玩冲浪、滑板的乐园。这里附近有热闹的商业街，各色巴厘传统手工艺品、绚丽民族服装展示，而且还有大型百货商店买到各类商品。但是近年来过渡的开发已经收到了西方文化的重大冲击。极度商业化、色情业给这里原本纯朴的民风带来了激烈冲击。